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My Grandfather has worked very hard when he came to the United States

I interviewed my grandpa about the 60s, more specifically about how things changed from the beginning to end of the decade and his experience as a reserve.

I interviewed my mom on her transition from a small town in Mexico to living in Chicago. We talked on her journey as an immigrant and her early years here in the states.

A interview with my grandma, sharing insightful life lessons and story throughout her life.

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

In this interview, conducted in January 19 2022 in Burlingame, California, Clayton Ma interviews his father Calvin Ma about his past life in Hong Kong. Calvin shares about his childhood, who shaped his views and ideals, the traditions that have...

A description of my Grandmothers start of work and the meeting of my Grandfather. She told me after she met him in July and married him in December!

Daughter interviewing her mother.

Kirsten Paull interviews her Oma about her journey and decision to move to America. She describes her life before the move in Germany, and what her schooling was like. After, she describes her move to America and how she learned...

My grandmas experience in Chicago surrounding the Vietnam War and 1968 Democratic Convention.

Beth and Julie tell Karen about falling in love at Oberlin College, moving to California and later Chicago for graduate school, finding a welcoming Episcopalian church, having a ceremony, beginning their journey to have children during the AIDS epidemic, becoming...

Ms.Shelton personal life

My mother talked about her life and her childhood. After asking her personal questions about her past, she began to shed tears remembering what she lived through to give us everything. Towards the end of the interview, Both of my...

My father was diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer in April 2019. We took a trip to NYC to check off items on his bucket list and knowing this is the last trip we would take, I wanted to...

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

Friends Kevin Fleming (69) and Kathy Yih (71) discuss their retail business experiences in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Jasmine discussed some of her inspirations, as well as her childhood. She also spoke about two key pieces of her adult life.

Wives Sarah Siegel (58) and Patricia "Pat" Hewitt (73) reflect on their relationship over the years and give advice for other young lesbian couples.

Talked to my grandma about life back in her day and how society is different.

This is an interview with my grandpa about the effects of WWII on his life growing up in that time.

8th grade history project about Chicago Riots and living at that time (by Slade Jacobs)

This was about her past life and what happened

This about my mother's unique life based on her childhood and the things she did how she was able to make it best of her life even though she had a rough childhood. But with the things she learnes from...

Jay Foreman (57) talks with his mentee, Ashley Mady (36), about his company, Basic Fun!, how he entered the toy industry, and his family.

This interview talks about the roots that keep my dad, Heraclio Cruz, standing strong.